Teacher (GED Instructor)- Muscogee YDC- Columbus, GA

Juvenile Justice, Department of•Midland, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher (GED Instructor) is responsible for teaching basic skills to students with varying academic levels while integrating GED skills, reading and mathematics skills, social justice and community issues, and science. The instructor assists students in setting goals and prepares them to take the GED exam. The position involves teaching skills across Mathematical Reasoning, Science, Social Studies, and Reasoning Through Language Arts; assessing student comprehension and progress; creating and adjusting individualized plans; maintaining accurate grades; and using curriculum resources that reflect the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students served. Instruction may be provided individually. The teacher establishes clear learning objectives and maintains classroom management through the approved behavior management system. The teacher also completes reports and other assigned paperwork, keeps the supervisor informed, collaborates with school, District, Agency, and community stakeholders, and continues professional growth through research, study, and collaboration. The role is based at Muscogee YDC in Columbus, Georgia, and involves routine classroom activities and following security procedures inside a detention center.

Requirements

Associate degree from an accredited college or university, or recognized certification in the area of vocational assignment, or one year of experience at the lower-level Instructor 1 (EDP020) position or equivalent.
Some positions may require area-specific certifications.

Nice To Haves

Three years of GED teaching experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

Assist in creating reports, records, and other paperwork assigned by the District, Agency, Georgia Department of Education, Federal Government, or needed for District administration.
Keep the supervisor informed and work cooperatively with staff on school, District, and Agency matters.
Maintain positive, collaborative working relationships with community agencies, parents, students, and Agency, District, and school staff.
Instruct students on material needed to earn their GED.
Teach basic and advanced skills in Mathematical Reasoning, Science, Social Studies, and Reasoning Through Language Arts.
Administer assessments to determine comprehension and student progress.
Create individualized plans and modify them as students progress.
Maintain accurate grades for all subjects.
Use various curriculum resources and curricula that reflect students’ diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds.
Provide individual instruction to students.
Establish and communicate clear objectives for learning activities.
Maintain classroom management through the approved behavior management system.
Continue professional growth through research, study, and collaboration with colleagues.
Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as assigned.